Accounting Manager

Ready to make an impact on a global finance organization?

ManpowerGroup is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead key accounting operations across North America. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee financial close activities, financial reporting, internal controls compliance, and Accounts Payable operations for our Public Sector business while partnering with leaders across Finance and the organization.

You'll help ensure the integrity of our financial results, drive process improvements, support audit and compliance requirements, and lead a talented team of professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-oriented finance leader who enjoys solving complex business challenges, developing people, and driving operational excellence.

Job Summary\:

This role serves as a key partner to Finance, Shared Services, external auditors, and business leaders to ensure the integrity of financial reporting, strengthen processes, and deliver operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with accounts payable knowledge and a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

Job Responsibilities\:

- Manage the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements, management reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

- Direct and enhance Accounts Payable operations for our Public Sector business, ensuring timely vendor payments, effective cash management, compliance with company policies, and strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

- Partner with third-party service providers and shared services teams to ensure service level expectations, accuracy standards, and process controls are achieved.

- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements by maintaining a strong control environment, reviewing key controls, and supporting remediation efforts when necessary.

- Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including preparation of supporting workpapers, audit requests, documentation, and issue resolution.

- Conduct technical accounting research and provide recommendations regarding accounting treatment, reporting requirements, and control implications.

- Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve accounting and AP processes while enhancing efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.

- Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, HR, and operational teams to support business initiatives and drive process alignment.

- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.

- Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals by establishing clear priorities, promoting accountability, and supporting career growth.

- Monitor team performance through objective setting, regular feedback, talent development planning, and annual performance management activities.

- Leverage and effectively use AI-enabled tools, technologies, and digital solutions, consistent with organizational policies and role requirements, to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and decision-making. Apply appropriate human judgment, accountability, and ethical considerations in all technology-supported work in alignment with our Human First, Digital Always philosophy.

- Success Measures\:

- Achievement of close timelines while maintaining high-quality financial results and documentation.

- Strong SOX compliance and effective execution of key controls with minimal audit findings.

- Improved AP performance metrics, including payment timeliness, vendor satisfaction, processing efficiency, and reduction of aged items.

- Successful implementation of process improvements and automation initiatives.

- Effective partnership with business, finance, and external stakeholders.

- Development, engagement, and retention of a high-performing accounting team.

- Positive audit outcomes and timely resolution of accounting and compliance issues.